By: C. Salas

The Maya By: C. Salas

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Mayan Civilization 

The Mayan lived in Central America for thousands of years.

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The Mayan Civilization was one of the most advanced civilizations in Western New Hampshire.

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They were located in Southeastern Mexico; Guatemala; Belize; Honduras; El Salvador.

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The fancy palaces and giant pyramids of Tikal were the crown jewel of Mayan Civilization.

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The city of Tikal was mysteriously abandoned around A.D. 900.

Mayan Language and Writing  The earliest known writing in the

Mayan script dates about 250 B.C.  For a long time many scholars believed that the script did not represent a language at all.  There was also about 100 glyphs representing place names and the names of gods.  Today most Mayan texts can be read. There is also some unknown glyphs.

The Mayan Temples 

Mayan temples were made from limestone's.

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The temples were built out of beautiful carve stones.

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The Maya’s built their temples on immense pyramids with steeped bases.

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The upper of the temples between the middle were mold with facade.

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Each side of the pyramid had a set of steps that led up to the temple.

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The walls received a mortar layer finish.

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